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October 3 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts and Entertainment Source: Faces and Places



October 3 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts and Entertainment Source: Faces and Places – The Vacaville Reporter






















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Bishop Melanie Rogers Miller of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was all smiles after being presented the gavel by Delphine Metcalf-Foster (respectively pictured 4th & 5th from right). Miller is a retired US Navy Lt. Commander Chaplain and only the second female bishop in their 200+ year history. Metcalf-Foster is a retired US Army First Sergeant, was the first female national commander of the 1-million-member Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in 2017-18, and is the commander of DAV Ozie Boler Chapter 21 in Vallejo.
On Sept. 27, nearly 100 friends attended the Vallejo Together (VT) ‘Maria Guevara Gala’ at the Moose Lodge #468 in Vallejo. Guevara founded VT as a volunteer-led and volunteer-driven effort in 2010. Several speakers spoke of Maria’s selfless and passionate service for Vallejo’s unhoused and marginalized residents. From left are VT Board President Jackie Jones, Vice-Pres. Renee Sykes, Treasurer Aurora Idelfonso, Member Jessica Blanco, and Executive Director Dionne Carter. Please visit www.vallejotogether.org to volunteer or to donate much-needed funds.
On Sept. 28, Loma Vista Farm held a Pasta Feed & Auction with nearly 200 guests at the Florence Douglas Center. This major fundraiser will help fund a new cow habitat but much more is needed toward the goal of raising $2.5 million to fully fund their entire Master Plan. Please visit www.lomavistafarm.org for a list of their family-oriented educational activities and on how to donate.

 

The Filipino American National Historical Society, Vallejo Chapter have been busily preparing for the annual Filipino American History Month Food Feast to be held on Oct. 5, 6:30 – 9 p.m., at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 734 Marin St. Please call (707) 655-9900 to reserve and pay $75 per person at the door. From left are Emily Calica, Marian Argonza Hopwood, Anthonnette Reyes Borges, Arlene Calica Zamora, Lionel Galiste, Norma Thamy Bautista, Rosie Caballero, Mila Moises, Venus Rumbaoa, and Mel Orpilla. Not pictured are David Ducay, Belinda Llaguno, Luella Orpilla, and Tony Rillera.

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